Senior Recruitment Consultant, Design Management (Warm Desk)

London, hybrid

£27-35k

Our client is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep roots in the construction and engineering industry. They focus on connecting leading employers in the construction, civil engineering and related sectors with highly skilled professionals across a wide range of disciplines including project management, commercial, engineering, design and specialist technical roles. Their team has established long-term relationships with clients and candidates built on trust, market knowledge and delivery excellence.

 The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Senior Recruitment Consultant with a background in white-collar construction, engineering or related technical recruitment to take on a desk within Design Management. This is a warm-desk role, replacing someone that has worked it for 12 years, ideal for someone who thrives by managing and growing existing client relationships, while identifying new opportunities within a trusted, repeat client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment cycle for permanent and interim roles within the Design Management space
• Build and nurture strong relationships with existing clients and candidates.
• Act as the main point of contact on a warm desk, ensuring continuity and quality delivery.
• Conduct market research, candidate sourcing, interviewing and shortlisting.
• Provide consultative talent advice to clients, matching market insight with client needs.
• Exceed performance targets, contribute to team targets and uphold high service standards.

What Makes a Great Recruiter for This Role

Our client values professionals who:

• Put relationships first, understanding client cultures and long-term talent needs.
• Are consultative rather than transactional in their approach.
• Thrive in environments where trust, credibility and delivery are paramount.
• Are strategic problem-solvers who can balance candidate experience with business growth.
• Have integrity, professionalism and commitment to quality delivery. 

Why This Role Is Attractive

• Work within a specialist, well-respected recruitment practice focused on construction and engineering.
• Manage a warm desk with existing commercial opportunities and real scope for growth.
• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and progression opportunities.
• Supportive environment with autonomy, development and long-term client relationships.